Every Step
Every Step is the podcast that helps you get from A to B, supporting career and life decisions. Successful people rise with the support and tough love of others who help them navigate the human aspects of work. Tough love which Judith Beck and Krystyna Weston freely dish out in this new and engaging podcast, Every Step. Our hosts delve into timely topics affecting the workplace and their impact on people’s lives. Our guests are also ready to explore the gutsy issues affecting everyone in the workplace and provide honest practical strategies to navigate and resolve them. Every Step provides valuable perspectives for challenging work and career situations. For more information head to https://www.everysteppodcast.com/
Episodes
Monday Sep 04, 2023
Monday Sep 04, 2023
Are You a Leadership Star? Discover the Secrets of Top Leadership with Brian Hartzer
Welcome to another exciting episode of Every Step. In this episode, Judith Beck and Krystyna Weston dive deep into what it takes to be a top-tier leader with Brian Hartzer. Brian is not only an experienced executive but also a leadership mentor and investor. He currently holds the position of Chairman at Beforepay, an ASX-listed salary advance business, and Reejig, an innovative AI-based HR technology startup.
Most notably, Brian served as the CEO of the Westpac Banking Group from 2015 to 2019. Brian also authored the insightful book, "The Leadership Star: A Practical Guide to Building Engagement,"
In this episode, we'll explore what distinguishes a true Leadership Star or a Top 10 percenter:
Mindset Matters
Are you focused on creating a lasting impact? Brian emphasizes the importance of a growth-oriented mindset.
Confidence vs. Arrogance
Learn to differentiate between confidence and arrogance as key traits of effective leadership.
Spotting Pretenders
Discover strategies for identifying pretenders in your team. Are you assessing tangible results? Delving into the details? Evaluating the quality of your direct reports' hires? Do they align with the Leadership Star criteria?
Constructive Criticism
Are you open to feedback, or do you perceive it as criticism? Embracing critique is fundamental to growth as a leader.
Daily Leadership Framework
Brian discusses the necessity of having a structured daily framework for effective leadership. Learn how to implement one.
Gender in Leadership
Brian shares insights into the differences between women and men in leadership roles. Are you contributing to positive change in this context?
If you aspire to advance your career and become a true Leadership Star or a Top 10 percenter, this episode is a must-listen. We invite you to share your thoughts and insights with us, as well as any additional skills you believe are crucial for achieving leadership excellence.
Tune in to this episode and many more on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your preferred podcast platform via our website. Join us as we navigate the path to exceptional leadership in today's dynamic world.
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Monday Aug 28, 2023
Monday Aug 28, 2023
Navigating AI's Impact on Career Paths: Unveiling the 21st Century Industrial Revolution
In an era defined by technological breakthroughs, the question of whether AI will reshape our career trajectories looms large. Is this the contemporary equivalent of the Industrial Revolution? In this upcoming episode, hosts Krystyna Weston and Judith Beck are joined by Nick Abrahams delving into these pressing questions and more.
Our guest, Nick Abrahams, boasts a remarkable career trajectory himself. A LinkedIn Top Voice in Technology, Nick has spent over two decades as a partner at the esteemed international law firm Norton Rose Fulbright. With the past seven years devoted to global technology and innovation leadership, Nick brings a wealth of experience to the discussion. He's also the author of Amazon bestsellers "Big Data, Big Responsibilities" and "Digital Disruption in Australia." Additionally, Nick is the charismatic host of the popular podcast "Web3 Goes Mainstream."
Episode Highlights:
Unlocking Opportunities and Expanding Horizons
We kick off by exploring the importance of embracing a mindset receptive to change. We examine how identifying emerging opportunities is central to thriving amidst AI-driven transformations.
Revolutionizing Industries
The discussion delves into specific sectors poised for disruption by AI. By considering which industries are on the cusp of transformation, listeners gain insights into potential areas for growth and adaptation.
AI as a Tool: Collaboration or Cheating?
The age-old debate of AI as a collaborator or a threat is scrutinized. Is leveraging AI a form of cheating, or does it enable us to amplify our capabilities? We dissect this perspective, highlighting the nuances of the human-AI partnership.
AI's Influence on Creativity and Intelligence
A thought-provoking segment investigates whether AI's rise stifles human creativity and intellect. The conversation navigates the boundary between augmentation and limitation of our cognitive abilities.
Strategic AI Integration: When and When Not?
Determining the optimal situations to deploy AI is a critical aspect. We explore scenarios where utilizing AI is appropriate and effective, as well as instances where a human touch remains indispensable.
The Human Element: Navigating Intervention
While AI's capabilities advance, the need for human oversight persists. The episode contemplates the junctures where human intervention is paramount, safeguarding against unchecked automation.
AI Literacy: A Pathway to Growth
The episode concludes by reinforcing the significance of understanding AI's evolution. Listeners gain an appreciation for how AI literacy is an integral part of personal and professional development in an evolving landscape.
In a world evolving at breakneck speed, AI's influence on careers and daily life is undeniable. Join Judith Beck, Krystyna Weston and Nick Abrahams as they embark on a captivating exploration of AI's transformative power in the world of work.
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Monday Aug 21, 2023
Monday Aug 21, 2023
Building a Disruptive Business from Scratch: Lessons from Judo Bank Founders
Welcome to another enlightening episode of the Every Step podcast. In today's episode, your hosts Krystyna Weston and Judith Beck are joined by Joseph Healy and David Hornery, masterminds behind the unprecedented success story of Judo Bank, an Australian unicorn in the tightly regulated banking sector. Despite the challenges inherent in entering a formidable industry, Joseph and David accomplished the unthinkable, challenging conventional norms and establishing a game-changing institution.
Joseph and David are also the authors of Black Belt – A Masterclass for Start-ups and Entrepreneurs.
Setting the Stage for Success:
Starting with a Vision - Joseph and David set the groundwork for their banking revolution by embracing the principle of "starting with the end in mind." In this episode, they unveil how a clear, well-defined vision served as their guiding light, allowing them to navigate the uncharted territory of their industry.
Turning Investors into Believers:
From Zero to Funded - Discover the art of rallying investors to believe in your new idea. The podcast delves into the ingenious strategies employed by Joseph and David to secure funds from the ground up. This pivotal insight serves as a beacon for entrepreneurs seeking to finance their innovative concepts.
Crafting a Stellar Team:
Assembling Talent for Triumph - The journey of building a business from scratch necessitates an all-star team. Tune in as Joseph and David share their tactics for attracting top-tier talent, often convincing them to take a leap of faith for the greater cause. Learn how to foster an environment where expertise aligns with passion, even when financial sacrifices are involved.
Navigating Darkness:
Planning and Persevering - Every entrepreneurial venture faces its darkest days. Joseph and David recount their personal experiences of recalibrating their strategy during challenging times. Their story underscores the importance of adaptability, innovation, and the willingness to reconsider the plan when faced with unexpected hurdles.
Resilience as the Ultimate Tool:
Overcoming Adversity - Resilience emerges as a resounding theme throughout this episode. Drawing parallels from their judo-inspired ethos, our guests elucidate how resilience acts as the linchpin for surmounting obstacles. Learn how setbacks can be transformed into stepping stones for growth and transformation.
Age as an Advantage:
Entrepreneurship After 50 - Bucking the traditional narrative, Joseph and David expound on the advantages of embarking on a business journey after the age of 50. Their unique perspective offers a fresh outlook on leveraging life experience and connections to forge a successful path.
The Power of Networking:
Cultivating Meaningful Connections - Uncover the hidden gems of building relationships in the business realm. Joseph and David share the instrumental role that connections played in their journey. Discover how networking, nurturing authentic relationships, and fostering alliances can propel your venture to new heights.
Join us in this compelling episode as we unravel the captivating journey of Joseph Healy and David Hornery, pioneers who dared to revolutionize an industry. The invaluable insights shared in this episode promise to illuminate your path in the world of entrepreneurship.
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Monday Aug 14, 2023
Monday Aug 14, 2023
As a leader are you creating a culture of candour? Are team members confident to speak the truth or are they afraid to be open and honest? How well do people react when feedback is provided? Do we make it safe for people to be truthful with us?
In this episode of Every Step podcast, Krystyna Weston and Judith Beck are joined by Elly Johnson where we discuss creating a culture of candour. This episode is a continuation of the conversation we had with Elly on the subject of Truth and Deception (Episode #12). In this episode we expand on our conversation and explore:
🌟 Are you creating a culture of trust in your organisation? Do words match actions?
🌟 Does your team feel they can speak freely, or do they hide the truth from you and others?
🌟 How are you as an employee showing your colleagues and employer that you are dependable?
🌟 Are you taking responsibility for how you react and how others react to you?
🌟 Do you have emotional maturity during a conversation? How well do people respond to feedback?
Elly Johnson is a respected thought leader specialising in the topics of confidence, connection, and truth. With career foundations in law enforcement, sales and leadership, Elly has been training, speaking, and consulting to global businesses, government agencies, groups, and individuals for over 20 years.Elly has trained and presented in person to thousands across seven countries, and many more virtually. Her expansive experience includes consulting with and developing programs for national security and intelligence agencies, law enforcement as well as working with global businesses.
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Monday Aug 07, 2023
Monday Aug 07, 2023
What is unreasonable hospitality and what does it take to deliver it❓ Are you practising it in your business❓Have you empowered your employees to provide unreasonable hospitality❓
In this episode of Every Step, Krystyna Weston and Judith Beck are joined by the best-selling author of ‘Unreasonable Hospitality’ - Will Guidara. Will is the former co-owner of Eleven Madison Park which under his leadership was named #1 on the list of the World's 50 Best Restaurants. Will was named one of Crain’s New York Business’s, 40 under 40 - an annual list of the most accomplished New York City based business professionals under 40. Will is also the recipient of the Wall Street Journal magazine Innovator Award.
In this episode, we discuss:
🌟 Listening to your customers and going the extra mile
🌟 How you can implement unreasonable hospitality and create an experience your customers will never forget
🌟How your business can thrive by just doing simple things.
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Monday Jul 31, 2023
Monday Jul 31, 2023
Are you oversharing❓ Do you know where you stand in your business❓Why go back to the office❓Are you quietly thinking of quitting ❓
In this episode of Every Step podcast, Judith Beck and Krystyna Weston are joined by the very talented and inspirational Deborah Parades who is the VP of Stories at Swell. This conversation goes in a lot of directions and covers a lot of ground. Put your earphones on and go for a walk, because this one is perfect for that morning pick-me-up and reality check.
We explore:
🌟 What is the mood at work? Is there light at the end of the tunnel?
🌟 Are leaders oversharing on social feeds etc, trying to be their authentic selves? Does that work or is it out of control?
🌟 We have all seen many cycles – is this just another one or did it have more of an impact on the work environment? What major changes have taken place?
As VP of Stories and Voices at Swell, an emerging audio platform, Deborah has participated in more than 30K conversations, including serving as the host for conversations with global thought leaders, including inventor Steven Wozniak, director Nicole Holofcener, and famous actor and orator Stephen Fry. Deborah was a featured speaker at SXSW, with more than 1500 participants and a lively Q & A about the future of social audio.
She has hosted corporate podcasts and live public broadcasts including Get Smart Radio and Pause Podcast for Standard Homeopathy. The latter was a series of live, recorded events in Los Angeles that covered the facts and misconceptions of women’s health and menopause. Deborah is also the founder of Artists for Literacy, an educational non-profit that empowers low-level readers with access to complex texts through alternative means.
Deborah is also a talented musician and her Songs Inspired by Literature (SIBL) project secured the support of the California State Library and participation of A-list artists, including Bruce Springsteen, David Bowie, Tom Waits, and Suzanne Vega. Media coverage has included NPR, BBC, New York Times, and RollingStone. Her Arresting Knowledge news literacy project teaches basic media literacy skills, along with bias training. She has facilitated these workshops across the country, in a variety of community-based organizations, public libraries, and schools, including the University of Rhode Island, Stanford University, and Columbia School of Journalism.
For more on Deborah, visit her website: www.deborahpardes.com
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Monday Jul 24, 2023
Monday Jul 24, 2023
Is it possible to coach yourself? What are the skills you need? In this episode of Every Step, Judith Beck and Krystyna Weston are joined by Karen Stein author of Be Your Own Leadership Coach (self-coaching strategies to lead your way).
What skills do you need to be your own coach?
We explore:
🌟 How to start the process of self-coaching
🌟 How to self motivate
🌟 Are you the best coach for you, or do you need additional help?
Karen Stein is an Executive Coach with a depth of business experience from +30 years in the professional services industry, including 23 as a Partner of Deloitte. Following her completion of her Master of Science in Coaching Psychology, she commenced her second career designing and implementing the Coaching Program for Women Partners at Deloitte.
Karen most recently published her first book, Be your own leadership coach (self-coaching strategies to lead your way). Her hope is that this will provide more equity to coaching by sharing evidence-based self-coaching practices, which can be used by you, in the moment, when your coach is not on hand. Through building your self-coaching strategies you will be better equipped to lead as your best self, improving your well-being and that of your teams, organisation, and communities.
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Monday Jul 17, 2023
Monday Jul 17, 2023
In this episode of Every Step, Judith Beck and Krystyna Weston are joined by Dr Suzi Skinner and Dr Paul Lawrence, co-authors of ‘The Wise Leader’. We discuss what makes a wise leader in today's environment.
In this episode, we explore: 🌟 What makes a wise leader 🌟 What can organisations do to ensure they are nurturing wise leaders
🌟 How do leaders coming into a new team develop relationships with their team
🌟 How reflective techniques can help in your journey to be a wise leader.About Suzi
Dr Suzi Skinner (PhD) is a published author, researcher, international leadership practitioner and Managing Director of Roar People - a global leadership consultancy in Sydney and Seattle. Suzi works with organizations internationally to accelerate change toward more inclusive leadership practices and build cultures of leadership at every level. Suzi’s compelling approach combines the proven evidence base of leadership and executive coaching with fresh perspectives on tapping into the leadership potential of every individual.
Suzi coaches and facilitates at executive and board level in a range of leading international organizations including Cisco; Dell; Expedia; Microsoft; Kimberly Clark; Ernst & Young; BUPA; Lloyds International; Stockland; Australian Unity; Google; Pepsico and many more. Her innovative programs titled “What’s Your Leader Identity?” have been conducted in the USA, Europe, Asia and Australia and continue to successfully challenge outdated notions of leading.
Suzi’s book: “Build Your Leader Identity – A Practical Guide to Leading Authentically from Any Position” has sold thousands of copies globally. Suzi was also awarded the Outstanding Women Leaders Award by the World Women Leadership Congress (WWLC) for her work in providing leadership development programs for women in India and internationally.
About Paul
Paul is a facilitator, coach, change consultant and researcher. After completing a PhD in Psychology, Paul embarked upon a corporate career with BP plc, leading teams and businesses in the UK, Spain, Portugal, Australia and Japan.
Paul has been working as a coach and consultant since 2007, based in Sydney Australia, and has over 4,500 coaching hours working with individuals, groups and teams.
Paul conducts research on a regular basis and has published more than a dozen academic articles and book chapters. He has authored six books Leading Change: How Successful Leaders Approach Change Management, Coaching in Three Dimensions: Meeting the Challenges of a Complex World and The Tao of Dialogue, Coaching Systemically: Five Ways of Thinking About Systems, The Team Leader Instruction Manual and The Wise Leader.
Paul has taught coaching at the Sydney Business School, University of Wollongong, is an Honorary Research Associate at Oxford Brookes University, and established the Association for Coaching in Australia.
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Monday Jul 10, 2023
Monday Jul 10, 2023
In this episode of Every Step, Judith Beck and Krystyna Weston our joined by Dr Hazel MacTavish-West. We discuss FMCG start-ups and the hard reality of getting your “baby” ready for market.
In this episode, we explore:🌟 The enormous value mentoring offers to get your product off the ground
🌟 Are you ready to hear the cold hard facts? Your baby isn’t quite up to scratch!
🌟 Taking hard feedback isn’t easy but so necessary
🌟 Are your expectations realistic?
🌟 The challenges of working with your partner.
Hazel is a strong believer in ‘together we are more’. In 2019 Hazel had the vision to help start-up businesses start, scale, and grow. This vision led to Hazel founding Seedlab Tasmania, an incubator and accelerator program to support start-up Tasmanian agri-businesses to start, scale and grow. This program continues, supporting businesses producing a wider range of consumer products. Hazel’s contagious passion combined with the high economic and social impact delivered by the accelerator program drew interest from the Woolworths Group. In 2021, the Woolworths Group committed to $4M of funding to help small businesses and Founders become retail-ready and pitch to national retailers. Seedlab Australia was born.
As Co-Founder and CEO of Seedlab Australia, Hazel leads an Executive team of trusted advisors, nurtures a connected community of over 400 Founders and has made dreams real for Australian entrepreneurs. Prior to Seedlab, Hazel spent most of her career as a curious food scientist working on diverse and award-winning projects. Hazel consulted to many agri-food businesses, and she still regularly writes articles and provides media commentary. Hazel has a PhD from the University of Tasmania and a Bachelor of Science, Agriculture from University of Sydney. She is a member of the Australian Institute of Agricultural Science & Technology, Chartered Agriculturalist, Australian Association of Agricultural Consultants and Australian Institute of Food Science & Technology.
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Monday Jul 03, 2023
Monday Jul 03, 2023
Listen to our first recorded episode where we convinced Krystyna’s husband, Stephen Coulter, to be our very first guest. Stephen is a successful corporate executive and serial entrepreneur with an extensive background in banking, payments, loyalty and now transport and micromobility.
After recording we realised we should publish this episode as there are a lot of great tips and Stephen was happy for us to share his wisdom. Our enthusiasm meant we explored a number of topics. With more than 20 podcasts now published, there have been some improvements. Not least of which, Judith has a new plant in her office and Krystyna has a new fur baby and new home with lots of light shining into her new office.
In this episode, we explore:
How to create longevity in your career
How you can leverage your existing skills to move to another industry
Why moving industries can be advantageous so don’t be afraid
Taking a job early in your career that may not be fun but will be instrumental to your development
Do you like the people you work for and are you having fun
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